Principal’s Corner: A Message from Principal Kamau
Greetings Warner Families:
Thank you for coming out to Warner Open House on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Students were excited and proud to share their work with their parents and family members. I was delighted to experience the joy of a community that supports teaching and learning. Throughout the evening, it was evident that students are emotionally and cognitively engaged in learning. Warner teachers take pride in delivering a superior educational program that engages our diversified learners in preparation for career and college readiness in the 21st Century.
The table below shows the teaching assignments for school year 2016-2017. I look forward to another brilliant year as we continue partnering for educational excellence.
2016-2017 Assignments
Grade Level
Teachers
Grade Level
Teachers
Kindergarten
Terada
3rd Grade
Bockman
Ichikawa
Peyton
Baker
Green
Polay
K. Kim
Nguyen
1st Grade
Richmond
4th Grade
Tascione
Chan
Unal
J. Kim
Okin
Derrett
New Teacher
Kiehle/Valdes
2nd Grade
Geisler
5th Grade
Berwanger
Netervala
I. Lee
Takanashi
Brody
Gilbert
E. Lee
Schleimer
New Teacher
Instructional Coach
Chi
Resource Teacher
Whitney
In the coming week, we continue to teach students about the characteristics of being respectful and showing respect. Please visit the Character Wall in the main building hallway, where students’ names are placed on the wall when they demonstrate the character of the month. Support and reward the same character at home. Team work on character building!
Be Well: Be Kind
Agnes Kamau, Principal
Summer Reading List 2016
Each year, the Association for Library Service provides a summer reading list for students. The list includes books for birth-preschool, K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
For those who are interested, the reading list can be found at this link: www.ala.org.
Friday, May 27th-Wear Red, White, & Blue
On Friday, May 27th, it is the election for next year’s Student Council. Show your support and school spirit by wearing red, white, and blue!
Want to Get Involved Next Year?
Warner has several open committee positions — please see below and help out!
Become an active member in the WAVE community by chairing one of these committees (do it with a friend or two, if you’d like):
OPEN COMMITTEE POSITIONS (detailed job description available upon request)
Library Enrichment Coordinator: We already have one volunteer and we are looking for one more!
Coordinate parent Classroom library volunteer program, process parent “Thank You” book dedications, prepare and process annual purchasing of books with Librarian, process expenses/deposits and create annual report, act as liaison with Wave board, assist Librarian with special projects as needed
Beautification Day Chair: Organize the cleaning of school grounds on a Sunday on September (date TBD).
Rebates Coordinator: Get free money for Warner! Run our programs with Ralphs, Target, eScrip, Office Depot, Amazon Associates and more.
Sing Videos: Coordinate and sell DVDs of the Winter Sing and Spring Sing performances.
Community Grants: Research and write grant applications for Warner
Graphic Design Chair: Design logos and T-shirts for school events, oversee School Roster layout, Annual Fund brochure and other WAVE publications. Familiarity with Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) a plus but not a necessity.
Once your account is confirmed, you can submit receipts by signing into your account. Select the ‘Points’ tab, then ‘Add Points.’ Be sure to ‘Pick Partner’ and choose Warner. Or submit your receipts to the Westfield Customer Service Desk within 7 days.
Upload your receipts within 14 days of purchase.
Coach Diamond’s Playground Wish List
LAUSD funds only get us the basics, so Coach Diamond is in need of some playground/recess equipment for school. Please see her wish list below. Everything on coach’s list is on the Amazon Smile website*.
2) select Warner Avenue Foundation as your charitable organization (by doing so, the school will receive a percentage of the sale proceeds)
3) shop.
You can hand deliver the items to school or deliver to the following address: WAVE, c/o Erin Diamond, 615 Holmby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024.
*Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support WAVE every time you shop, at no cost to you. You can use your existing Amazon account on Amazon Smile.
Wish list:
Mikasa Playground Ball – 8.5″
Mikasa Playground Ball – 10″
Mikasa Playground Ball – 13″
Mikasa Serious Soccer Ball – Size 4
Wilson Soft Play Outdoor Volleyball
Spalding NBA Street Basketball – Size 6 Intermediate
Assorted Nylon Reinforced Bean Bags – 5″
Wham-o Allsport Frisbee
Chinese Jump Ropes
Board Games for Game Room (any are appreciated)
Jacks & Ball Sets
Ride-On Scooter – Original Flying Turtle
Bonded Foam Gymnastics Mat – 4′ x 8′ x 2′ Blue by Orbring (Need 6)
Corporate Sponsors Wanted
Any parent or business interested in corporate sponsorship (advertising in the roster, banners at school corners, this newsletter) please contact Tracy Austin at tsue73@yahoo.com.
It’s a tax-deductible contribution to Warner AND a great way to advertise your business to all the parents and the entire neighborhood.
Lost And Found
The Lost and Found is located outside the kindergarten yard. Please check regularly for your children’s lost items. Lunch boxes will will thrown out at the end of the day each Friday. Unclaimed clothing will be donated monthly.
Warner What’s Happening Newsletter Submissions:
All newsletter submissions must be approved and emailed to admin@warnerwhatshappening.com by 4:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the following week’s Newsletter.
